In celebration of what would have been the 100th birthday of the legendary opera soprano Maria Callas, Greece has unveiled a museum in Athens dedicated to preserving and showcasing the life and career of the influential singer. Nestled in a three-story neoclassical…
The nostalgia of the 1970s rock scene is set to hit the auction block next month with a restored double-decker bus, initially used by Paul McCartney and his band Wings for their 1972 European tour. This bus, known as the 1953 Bristol…
A trove of historical artifacts has made its way to the auction block, offering collectors and history enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of the past. From music scores of the beloved classic “The Wizard of Oz” to a letter penned…
When Afrobeats star Mr. Eazi encountered a painting by Benin-based artist Patricorel in a hotel lobby, it reshaped his perspective on the connection between visual arts and music. “I saw this piece of two skeletons sitting on a bench… it was about…
When we think of classical Greek marble sculptures, we often imagine them as they appear today – crisp and pristine white structures standing tall in museums and galleries worldwide. However, a recent study published in the journal “Antiquity” has shed light on…
The art world has a peculiar habit of blending the mundane with the magnificent, challenging our perceptions and eliciting strong emotional reactions. At this year’s 20th annual installment of Frieze, London’s renowned art fair, artists pushed boundaries, showcasing some of the most…
Leonardo da Vinci, known for his myriad contributions from paintings to inventions, now adds another feather to his cap: an innovative chemist. Recent research reveals that da Vinci was more experimental in painting his magnum opus, the “Mona Lisa,” than anyone ever…
The world-famous Moomin characters have captured the hearts of many, but their creator, Finnish artist Tove Jansson, remains an enigma to most. A groundbreaking exhibition in Paris delves into Jansson’s life, revealing her as the creator of the beloved Moomins and as…
In the heart of southern Spain, researchers have made a stunning discovery: the oldest shoes ever identified in Europe. These relics from the past, along with other fascinating artifacts, are shedding light on the lives and customs of prehistoric communities and challenging…
The shadows of World War II loom large, not only in our memories but also in our cultural and artistic heritage. For Claire Gimpel, a 70-year-old Jewish woman living in Paris, these shadows emerged as a harrowing journey to reclaim her grandfather’s…